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Property Bill Heads to Governor Scott

Property Bill Heads to Governor Scott

The Florida legislature passed SB 408 on Thursday reflecting an effort to address concerns in the property insurance market. Although in some cases weeks can pass before a bill is formally presented to the Governor for action, that will not be the case with SB 408. The bill has already been presented to Governor Scott […]

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Session Draws to Close; RTYC Reports Coming

Session Draws to Close; RTYC Reports Coming

The 2011 session of the Florida Legislature came to a close late last night (or this morning, as it went until about 3:00 a.m.). Most of the insurance related issues were resolved one way or the other by Thursday, including the chambers’ passing the major property insurance bill. One of the final insurance bills that […]

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Privacy of Firearms Owners Bill Passes

Privacy of Firearms Owners Bill Passes

A bill, CS/CS/HB 155 Privacy of Firearms Owners, that assures doctors are limited in their ability to protect kids by inquiring about fire arms from their patients became one of the first  bills to pass both chambers. The bill also provides that insurers are prohibited from discriminating, denying coverage, or increasing premiums on the basis […]

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